I remember the day I first heard the term basic bitch. I had no idea what my friend was talking about. I felt old. Out of the loop. I worried that I was possibly...basic myself?According to my friend’s explanation, and some quick follow-up ... Continue Reading about The Best Basic Bitch Kale Salad with Avocado, Beets and Tahini Dressing
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Red Lentil and Spinach Masala {Video}
Working as a private chef has its drawbacks and its perks. One of the positives was that my clients would often pass along interesting dishes that I might not have otherwise tried, including this red lentil curry recipe with spinach. When I ... Continue Reading about Red Lentil and Spinach Masala {Video}
Roasted Carrot-Jalapeno Salsa with Pepitas (low FODMAP)
I’m officially 3 weeks into my SIBO diet and it’s been, well, hard.I’m not looking for pity or a pat on the back. I don't want to discourage you if you have to take on a similar change. I’m stating the obvious, which is that the struggle is ... Continue Reading about Roasted Carrot-Jalapeno Salsa with Pepitas (low FODMAP)
Creamy Green Parsnip Soup with Three Herbs and Chili-Garlic Oil
Everyone around me is sick.This is not a rare circumstance, especially during the slow descent into winter, when morale and immune systems begin to weather with the weather.What is strange and new and novel is that I am not.Every ... Continue Reading about Creamy Green Parsnip Soup with Three Herbs and Chili-Garlic Oil
Pumpkin Mac and Cheese with Kale (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
This vegan pumpkin mac and cheese recipe was created in partnership with my friends at Pacific Foods. Thanks as always for supporting the brands that make all my gluten-free pasta cravings possible!Despite growing up in the crunchiest, most ... Continue Reading about Pumpkin Mac and Cheese with Kale (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
Vegan Creamy Baked Kale Artichoke Dip
I very clearly remember the first time I ever ate the melted wonderland that is spinach artichoke dip.As I’ve lamented before, my upbringing was heavy on the millet, light on the fast food. This is obviously a good thing in hindsight. But at ... Continue Reading about Vegan Creamy Baked Kale Artichoke Dip
Gluten-Free Pumpkin White Bean Blondies
‘Tis the season for cookie swaps and traded treats. Which is why last week’s mini vice detox was that much more of a struggle. And why I have a love hate relationship with these gluten-free blondies, whose recipe I developed while not being able to ... Continue Reading about Gluten-Free Pumpkin White Bean Blondies
Sesame-Ginger Roasted Whole Carrots
No sooner had the virtual ink dried on last week’s Friendsgiving post than I was invited to a a festive holiday gathering this past weekend. The potluck theme? Asian Friendsgiving. And what veggie side does one bring to said table? Why these Sesame ... Continue Reading about Sesame-Ginger Roasted Whole Carrots
Gluten-Free Apple Crisp with Spiced Hazelnut Crumble
I brought this gluten-free apple crisp a few weeks ago to The Feed Feed’s beautiful new headquarters in Brooklyn. They were throwing an autumnal brunch potluck with dishes from 20 bloggers and even with my allergy in my favor, I’ve never left more ... Continue Reading about Gluten-Free Apple Crisp with Spiced Hazelnut Crumble
Sweet Potato Hummus with Tahini and Homemade Za-atar
As I’ve lamented before on the blog, Thanksgiving used to be our holiday. Meaning, it was the one holiday my small nuclear family, with my mother and I at the helm, would host in our home.Our glorious ten-year reign including one disaster ... Continue Reading about Sweet Potato Hummus with Tahini and Homemade Za-atar
Twigs in a Blanket with Sundried Tomato Pesto
This recipe was created in partnership with Prosciutto di Parma, whose cured hams I dream about on a regular basis.It’s often the simplest things that end up blowing my mind in the kitchen.I remember when I was down in Brazil and first ... Continue Reading about Twigs in a Blanket with Sundried Tomato Pesto
Red Curry Sheet Pan Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Crispy Kale
It’s well documented that Charlie and my go-to lazy Sunday night dinner—what we’ve come to refer to as “our dinner”—is a rotisserie chicken from down the street.Sometimes we eat it with a simple salad. Other times, to maximize the quantity of ... Continue Reading about Red Curry Sheet Pan Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Crispy Kale
Easy Golden Beet Soup with Tarragon Yogurt
This golden beetroot soup recipe is brought to you by All-Clad. All opinions are my own (duh). Thank you for supporting the brands that make this site (and my small kitchen cooking) possible!Before I was a healthy hedonist, I was a small ... Continue Reading about Easy Golden Beet Soup with Tarragon Yogurt
Loaded Baked Potato Beets with Garlicky Yogurt and Shitake Bacon
It took until my late twenties for the lines between regular restaurants and “parent restaurants” to be successfully erased.Back in college, parent visits were a highly-anticipated affair. For most homesick freshmen, this was because it meant ... Continue Reading about Loaded Baked Potato Beets with Garlicky Yogurt and Shitake Bacon
Vegan Butternut Squash Soup with Crispy Brussels Sprouts and Ginger
Last year, my idea to execution ratio was dismal. I had so much planned for the blog, and followed through on very little of it.Among the notebook scrawlings and mid-subway ride sticky notes started: a beginner’s guide to organ meats (they ... Continue Reading about Vegan Butternut Squash Soup with Crispy Brussels Sprouts and Ginger
Vegetarian Cassoulet with Mushrooms and Chard
If I told you that I spent my first few years of life in Greenwich Village, you’d think it was the chic-est of childhoods. In the 80’s, however, downtown Manhattan had a much different vibe. You were much more likely to find a used condom or ... Continue Reading about Vegetarian Cassoulet with Mushrooms and Chard
Samosa-Style Leftover Mashed Potato Cakes with Ginger-Scallion Yogurt
Though my year-round Pad Thai addiction has gotten considerably better since the wellness project, the time that my internal takeout monster is most likely to rear its ugly head is right after Thanksgiving.For starters, I’m so over cooking. ... Continue Reading about Samosa-Style Leftover Mashed Potato Cakes with Ginger-Scallion Yogurt
Gluten-Free Gravy with Apple Cider, Shallots, and Rosemary
A few weeks ago, I participated in holiday hotline twitter chat and was surprised to hear how many people were puzzling over what to serve all the gluten-free problem children at their family table—particularly, what to do for the gravy.My ... Continue Reading about Gluten-Free Gravy with Apple Cider, Shallots, and Rosemary
Gluten-Free Stuffing with “Creamed Spinach” and Leeks (Vegan)
Charlie and I have been in a holiday stalemate since we started dating. One that will for the first time be broken next week.This is the first year we’ll spend Thanksgiving together down at his family’s house in South Carolina. And it’s only ... Continue Reading about Gluten-Free Stuffing with “Creamed Spinach” and Leeks (Vegan)
Red Curry Sweet Potato-Cauliflower Soup + Eating My Birthday Feelings
This sweet potato cauliflower soup has been with me through a lot in the last few days.It filled my anxious, hopeful stomach on Monday night (covered with an H-shaped hemp seed logo) as Charlie and I made a plan to go to the polls together. It ... Continue Reading about Red Curry Sweet Potato-Cauliflower Soup + Eating My Birthday Feelings
Gluten-Free Pumpkin Tart with Mexican Chocolate-Almond Crust
This gluten-free pumpkin tart recipe is sponsored by Whole Earth Sweetener Co. All opinions are my own (duh). Thank you for supporting the brands that make this site (and my low sugar dessert cravings) possible!I am a very sensitive ... Continue Reading about Gluten-Free Pumpkin Tart with Mexican Chocolate-Almond Crust
Massaged Kale Salad with Roasted Butternut Squash, Crispy Scallions and Sweet Chili Dressing
After the last week (er, month?) of Halloween candy, I’m guessing we could all use a marinated kale salad recipe right about now.I was the Demogorgon who stole Halloween this year, and am embarrassed to say that I didn’t even manage to secure ... Continue Reading about Massaged Kale Salad with Roasted Butternut Squash, Crispy Scallions and Sweet Chili Dressing
Magic Faux-Tisserie Chicken
You can’t change people.It’s one of the life lessons I need to relearn in every new relationship. For the most part, I agree that we have to “accept our loved ones for who they are.” But there are certain things I think you can tinker with ... Continue Reading about Magic Faux-Tisserie Chicken
Baked Butternut Squash Fries with Sage and Anchovy Aioli
It’s no secret that my biggest guilty pleasure (of many guilty pleasures) is a parchment paper cone of crispy French fries. I talk about it so often that several of you have actually asked whether my twitter profile occupation “competitive French fry ... Continue Reading about Baked Butternut Squash Fries with Sage and Anchovy Aioli